Learn to swallow capsules, pills and the like with the help of a banana.
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It may not be that common, but people do difficulty swallowing medicine to exist! The feeling is horrible, you feel like you are suffocating at any moment with the pill stuck in the throat.
If you are one of those people, know that you are in the right place, because in this article the SOS Almanac has a tip to learn how to swallow medications easily using just a slice of banana!
Swallowing hard pills the easy way
For this tip, we’ll just need your ea medicine piece of ripe banana.
The first step is to cut a slice of banana that is not too thick, because it will help the pill slip more easily. inside the throat.
In the end it is right mash this slice with a fork and wrap it in medicine so that it is hidden, just like the filling of a mini coxinha. Once done, just swallow, it will go down “smooth”.
Important: the banana technique does not apply to any type of pill
As well said by follower Ellen on our TikTok, the recommendation is very simple:
“Not all drugs can be taken with food, as drug interactions can occur that affect the absorption and effect of the drug.”
We have a list with some types of medications that are not recommended to be taken with food and their indications, according to the portal Tua Saúde:
- Antihypertensives: responsible for controlling blood pressure;
- Diuretics: commonly used to regulate heart problems;
- Antiarrhythmics: part of the treatment for heart disease;
- Oral anticoagulants: serve to slow down the blood clotting process;
- Anti-hypercholesterolemics: they work by reducing bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood;
- Oral antidiabetics: responsible for lowering blood glucose levels;
- Antibiotics: commonly used to treat infections.
These are just a few examples, the list is so vast that it would be impossible to list them all here. Furthermore, some medicines must be taken on an empty stomachbecause its reaction depends on the interaction of these drugs with the gastric juice in our stomach.
Another important point to raise is that not all foods will trigger a negative reaction to the effect of the medicine. That is, some drugs will “do well” with some types of food while others will not.. This relationship must be verified on a case-by-case basis.
If in doubt, consult your doctor or follow the advice of Rayani Lima, one of our followers on Facebook:
“For those planning to try tipping, it is always good to read the package insert beforehand … The package insert always lists interactions with food, so before taking it, read the package insert to see if there is any. problem.”
Taking advantage of the fact that we are on this journey to know what to do and what not to do with medicine, check out our other article which talks about diluting medicine pills in the syringe. Power or not power?
Why does the pill get stuck in the throat?
According to an article published on the Oswaldo Cruz Hospital website, difficulty swallowing liquid or solid substances is called dysphagia and could also be a psychological problem.
The publication also explains that there are two types of dysphagia, for example:
- Oropharyngeal dysphagia: when you have difficulty swallowing the substance between your throat and pharynx.
- Esophageal dysphagia: when the difficulty occurs from the passage of the substance between the esophagus and the stomach.
According to the article, both cases can result from some psychological problem, but they can also be signs of serious illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, Chagas disease, among others. For this reason, according to experts, if you have this problem frequently, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
What to do if the medicine gets stuck in the throat?
ABS Farma Group has published an article on its blog, explaining what are the possible complications if the pill gets stuck in the throat. There is most likely inflammation in the esophagus if the capsule is blocked. As a result, the person may experience burning and pain in the throat and chest, as well as shortness of breath.
The article also tells you what to do if you have trouble swallowing medications:
- If possible, take the pills with at least one glass of water.
- Take medications standing or sitting, never lying down.
- Avoid lying down for at least 15 minutes after taking any medicine.
Source: Terra
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